Phyllis Hyman’s legacy remains intact, her voice still sends chills, and her music continues to speak to those navigating the complexities of love, life, and self-worth. 30 years later, her ...

Nevertheless, with a growing portfolio, Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on prescription pills just days before her 46th birthday. “I’m tired. I’m tired.

Phyllis Hyman, with Billy Preston on a Texas morning TV show, sings “I Refuse To Be Lonely” (1994) – at the 5:40 mark. The constant delays in releasing “I Refuse to Be Lonely,” according ...

Phyllis Linda Hyman was born on July 7, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The oldest of seven siblings, Hyman’s father, a barber and her mother, a homemaker relocated to Pittsburgh to raise ...

Phyllis Linda Hyman was born on July 7, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The oldest of seven siblings, Hyman’s father, a barber and her mother, a homemaker relocated to Pittsburgh to raise ...

Explore 9 unforgettable Phyllis Hyman songs that highlight her powerful voice, jazz-infused style, and emotional storytelling. A must-read for soul and R&B music fans.

On June 30, 1995, seven days before her 46th birthday, Phyllis Hyman committed suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills. Aug. 15, 2011, marks the 25th anniversary of her legendary Living All Alone ...

Phyllis Hyman, 45, who died in her Manhattan apartment recently, was a stylish singer who bridged jazz, cabaret and black radio–music traditions the industry’s commercial interests have… ...

Hyman's gut-busting sense of humor is on full display here, and all the risque rowdiness that was a patented part of any Phyllis Hyman show is thrown in for good measure. All and all, Strength Of A ...

Mosaic; North 2 Shore: A songstress returns to Atlantic City to pay tribute to the indelible Phyllis Hyman . Updated: ; Jun. 12, 2025, 11:27 a.m. | Published: ; Jun ...